Books published by publisher Living Book Press

Reading-Literature: Second Reader uses well-written folk tales, Mother Goose rhymes, and poetry to teach reading basics. The simple style of the stories and rhymes allows children to read for themselves right away. Second Reader is part of the Reading-Literature Series by Harriette Treadwell and Margaret Free published by Living Books Press. The series challenges the notion that learning to read is a matter of word repetition and phonic drill. Learning to read is an easy road when using literature that captures the child's interest. Reading-Literature: Second Reader is a republication of the 1912 edition. Living Books Press has taken care to faithfully reproduce the type and illustrations of the original. The book includes guidelines for phonics instruction and vocabulary building coordinated with Reading-Literature Teacher's Guide: To accompany The Primer and First and Second Reader.

Set in 1820’s Indiana, “The Bears of Blue River” follows the adventures of a young boy who lives with his family in a cabin on the bank of the Big Blue River. Their life is very different from ours today. Already familiar with the dangers of frontier life Balser also has to deal with black bears more aggressive toward humans than most of their species. Read along as Little Balser deals with being lost in the forest, meets the fierce one-eared bear, is nearly caught while dozing near what he thought was a bear skin, and much more.Complete with all the beautiful illustrations by illustrators including A. S. Frost and others, this edition is not just a great story, but also beautiful to read.

Wild horses and wild outlaws. Horse-thieves and “bobbies and bushies”. What youngster does not love them?Though he adheres to his fidelity of detail in depicting the lives and habits of the brumbies -- the wild horses of outback Australia -- the author really gets going after Blackie the Brumby is captured and tamed. He is stolen by bushrangers, takes part in their notorious doings, gives a helping hand (or hoof) to the police and, with a hilarious boy character named “Jonah”, takes a leading part in the final overthrow of the gang.

Does communicating with your partner sometimes feel impossible? Do you wish you could just stop arguing and talk without defensiveness and hurt feelings? Are there things you want to say or ask but feel too uncomfortable or embarrassed? Sometimes communicating verbally can make a relationship issue worse rather than better, because things get too emotional or awkward. There are hurt or angry feelings.Someone clams up or walks away.Both of you feel misunderstood or unheard.You want to tell your partner you need more sex. You're super irritated that you're doing most of the chores. Your spouse's extra weight is turning you off. But how can you share these things without a big blow-up or meltdown?What can a couple do when conversation isn't working?You could try couple's therapy, but before you do, there's another way to communicate that's free, easy, and potentially life-changing for your relationship -- writing letters.When talking breaks down or gets testy, writing letters to each other is a highly effective way to communicate in your love relationship or marriage. Why letter writing?Letter writing allows you to slow down, consider your words, and articulate them in the spirit of love and kindness, even with the most difficult and painful situations. Writing your feelings and needs in a thoughtful way sets the tone for healthier dialogue, as you can bypass hurtful words and angry reactions. You can use a letter to initiate a verbal discussion on a sensitive topic (like sex or money) without the intense emotions that can arise with face-to-face conversation.Letter writing is a transformational process that helps build intimacy, resolve conflict, and foster self-awareness and compassion.With the right words, presented in a kind way, you leave room for understanding, compromise, and negotiation.DOWNLOAD::Write It Out, Don’t Fight It Out -- How to Use Letters to Heal Your Relationship When Talking Gets ToughWriting letters is one of the best strategies to rebuild your closeness and even save your marriage. As you learn how to write healing, thoughtful letters, you will also improve your verbal communication. In Write It Out, Don't Fight It Out, you'll discover:Why letters work and when to use themWhy conflict is valuable and common areas of conflict4 communication killers that make talking impossibleHow great letters lead to better conversationsWhat to do if one partner doesn't participate82 letter writing templates for 21 common relationship topicsYou'll know the best words and phrases to use.With these empowering letter writing templates, you'll have the phrases and words you need at your fingertips, so you can communicate in a healthy, healing way. You'll know exactly what to say in the situations that make talking tough for both of you.This is a communication book like no other.If you're looking for proven relationship and marriage exercises that spell out exactly what to do to improve communication and intimacy, you have found your resource. The unique approach Barrie Davenport teaches with her letter-writing templates gives you tools to bypass fights and miscommunication and get straight to the heart of what you both want: a loving, happy, healthy relationship.True change and improvement in your relationship is possible, and it starts today with just one letter. To get your relationship back on track, to enhance your intimacy and become the loving, sexy couple you want to be, click the BUY NOW button at the top right of this page.

Book 1 in the best-selling Left Behind series is available once again in mass paper. Airline pilot Captain Rayford Steele guides his terror-filled 747 back to the ground with more than 100 seats empty except for clothes, jewelry, eyeglasses, shoes, and socks. He and Cameron “Buck” Williams, who had been on Rayford's plane, launch a frantic search for the truth.

Homer’s classic poem describing the horror and heroism of men and gods has been rewritten to be easily understandable by readers of all ages. Read how the war with Troy began, of battles and broken oaths.Learn of Thetis, Glaucus and Diomed, Hector and Ajax, Achilles, Ulysses and many other characters whose stories are still talked of thousands of years after first being written.This edition features all 12 full page images from the original printing and has been transcribed and reformatted to be easy to read.

Reading-Literature: First Reader uses well-written folk tales, Mother Goose rhymes, and poetry to teach reading basics. The simple style of the stories and rhymes allows children to read for themselves right away. First Reader is part of the Reading-Literature Series by Harriette Treadwell and Margaret Free published by Living Books Press. The series challenges the notion that learning to read is a matter of word repetition and phonic drill. Learning to read is an easy road when using literature that captures the child's interest. Reading-Literature: First Reader is a republication of the 1911 edition. Living Books Press has taken care to faithfully reproduce the type and illustrations of the original. The book includes guidelines for phonics instruction and vocabulary building coordinated with Reading-Literature Teacher's Guide: To accompany The Primer and First and Second Reader.

'I wish you would write Scotland's Story for littler children like me, ' asked a young friend of H.E. Marshall, causing the celebrated author to give Scotland the same treatment as previously dedicated to the England in Our Island Story.Starting with the legend of Prince Gathelus and ending with King George the IV this book features many tales, including those of Macbeth, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and the Stewart kings.This edition features all the original images.